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This undated photo provided by Michael Pretti shows Alex J. Pretti, the man who was shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
IL State News
5 months ago
A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown

Last September, Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot a person outside Chicago.

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
5 months ago
Illini’s Keaton Wagler chosen AP men’s college basketball player of the week after win over Purdue

The freshman guard from Shawnee, Kansas, set an Illini record with nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points in an 88-82 win at then-No. 4 Purdue last week.

Local
5 months ago
Citizen, aldermen want answers on former apartment complex

Asbestos has been found at the closed Bally Vaughn property.

Local
5 months ago
Concerns continue at Sangamon Towers

Budzinski, Sangamon Towers employee optimistic after meeting over security, sanitation concerns.

Village of Moweaqua
Local
5 months ago
Moweaqua Police Department exceeds overtime budget by nearly 70%

The Village’s financial report budgeted $25,000 for the police department’s overtime. The department exceeded the budget by 69% — nearly $20,000 more.

Local
5 months ago
Can’t find a Valentine’s Day gift? How about somebody’s forgotten baseball cards?

Treasurer’s online unclaimed property auction runs through Sunday.

Local
5 months ago
Budzinski: No more money for Homeland Security

Another government shutdown could be the result.

St. John's Hospital
Local
5 months ago
HSHS St. John’s suffers flooding due to extreme cold weather

The hospital reported “minor flooding due to a frozen sprinkler head on a water pipe” in the main lobby.

Footbal
Sports
5 months ago
Illini trio Witherspoon, DeVito, Lowe set for Super Bowl LX showdown

Former University of Illinois stars will face off as Seahawks and Patriots meet in Santa Clara.

Used softball
Local
5 months ago
Historical Society wants women’s baseball and softball artifacts

They will be displayed at the Sangamon County Complex starting in May.